Lifestyle

Life Balance

I’m a firm believer that the best thing you can do for your health is to create balance in your life, to set up a routine.

From Cuba, With Love…

Aiming to reconnect with authentic sensuality during the unabashed month of love is almost guaranteed to get the sparks flying in your direction no matter what your heart’s desire.

Wonder Diets

Want to eat what you want while keeping the pounds at bay? It’s not as difficult as your always-grumbling belly and expanding waistline might lead you to believe.

Breathtakingly Belize

Regardless of who you make the trip with, Belize has something to offer everyone — from rugged eco adventures to extreme animal encounters and luxurious, romantic experiences, there’s no shortage of things to do for travelers looking for the trip of a lifetime.

Get Happy

Can changing your thoughts change your reality? Research suggests that an optimistic bent can help you succeed in business and in life.

Kiwi Margarita

This cool new take on a traditional margarita will kick up the fun factor a notch no matter where you decide to enjoy it.

The Future Of Beer

It’s nice to be inebriated but NOT impaired. The secret to achieving this nirvana of imbibing is to learn to love, understanding and appreciate the beauty of session beers.

Sushi Dreams

If you think all sushi is created equal, you obviously haven’t gotten your roll on as often as you should. Miami has a wide variety of sushi-inspired menu items all over town just waiting for you to devour, experience and thoroughly enjoy one bite at a time.

WEDDING WHOA

If a traditional wedding isn’t in the cards for you, it may be wise to consider upping the ante with a destination wedding to Nicaragua, a place so full of adventure and surprises you won’t have time to even think about getting cold feet.

The A-Z Of Boating

One of the best things about owning a boat is the ability to visit new places that may not be accessible via roads...or at least to see those same places from a whole new angle. Here’s an alphabetical list of ways you can get the most out of our exceptional South Florida waters.

Trendsetting Jetsetting

Hans Christian Andersen said: “To travel is to live!” — so it’s no surprise that as the way we live changes, so does the way we travel. Today, our lives are fast-paced, filled with technology and everyday luxuries. The travel trends we’ve discovered in this piece are really a snapshot of what we as a society value in 2014...well, mostly.

GMO Know

There’s much hubub nowadays regarding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), and their effects on people and the environment. Here are a few tips to help you sort through the information flurry

“Secret” Banking Dies

If you have financial accounts abroad, you need to understand the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The FATCA requires a country to report its U.S. banking clients to the IRS or face punitive withholding on its financial transactions in U.S. markets.

Green Dreams

Local non-profit Dream In Green empowers youth and adults alike to cause positive environmental change with fiscal benefits.

Natural Adrenaline

Biscayne Bay’s Virginia Key is home to a well-kept wealth of bike trails that may lead you to a path of pure zen as you zigzag your way toward wellness and camaraderie.

Jovial Sips

Napa Valley is a magical place that forces you to disconnect and give yourself to a world filled with spectacular tastings, calming retreats and delicious experiences.

Food Influx

We hate to leave our laid-back and charming island for anything, but with Miami’s growing epicurean vista, it’s well in demand that you get in your car in search of new options for food, drinks and lots of fun.

Fun Day(s)

No one’s quite sure exactly how Sunday Funday came about or pinpoint the first time someone said it, but we can all agree it’s here to stay.

Greener Pastures

As a culture, we’re more educated about health and food and how they correlate than ever before. This knowledge is essential to decoding the ever-changing buzzwords that decorate our menus and retail shelves.

Inglorious Barrels

When it comes to whiskey, the type you opt for could say more about your personality than you might guess. But getting a taste of all the varieties is essential to know which one wets your whistle the best.

Blushing Mommy

This fruity concoction packs a delicious punch that will give all the mommies in your life the perfect amount of buzz-inducing sweetness to help her open all of her Mother’s Day presents with a smile.

Golden Moments

From the Amazon Basin to the banks of the River Guaiba in Porto Alegre — a total of 12 cities across Brazil are playing host to the 2014 FIFA World Cup this summer.

Socially Speaking

Picking your friends wisely is just part of the equation when it comes to your social network and the individuals who surround you in life and online.

Winning Parenting

Most of us can agree that we all have something special inside of us that sets us apart — whether it’s a knack for the creative, a way with numbers, or a passion for putting words together. But inspiring your child to reach their true potential in whatever they’re naturally good at isn’t always an easy mission…but it IS possible.

Feeling United

One recent Sunday while I was sitting around twiddling my thumbs and staring at the wall blankly, I got a text inviting me to a cookout on the mainland.

Cool Summer

If you eat with your eyes and believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then set your sights on the dessert menu at Porfirio’s Restaurante.

Iconic Adventures

If you’re looking for unforgettably positive travel experiences around the globe but aren’t sure where to start, let Epic Road help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

Cooking Vacation

It’s no secret that following a healthy diet, finding time for exercise and practicing mindful eating are all tried and true ways to stay in shape.

Certified Humane

Organic foods have long graced store shelves. But there’s another label that may be just as important. Here’s something to start looking for on your grocery products.

Biz Flow

Just about every business deals with cashflow challenges. Maintaining sufficient cashflow may not be a day-to-day problem for a company with vast financial resources, but for medium-size companies, maximizing cashflow is critical to success.

Fishing For Information

Ever stand in the seafood section of your grocery store, look at those little signs with the fish name, and falter a little bit? What’s better: Farm-raised or wild? Alaskan or Chilean? Well, now there’s a new program to help you with those decisions.

Love Cakes

Mother’s know best. That’s why mother of 3 Mariana Cortez makes everything with love, including her vegan and gluten-free miniature cupcakes from Bunnie Cakes, Miami’s first vegan bakery.

Private Paradise

Have you ever wanted to have your own island? Of course you have, but maybe you simply don’t have the funds to purchase it right now — but no worries, Cap Jaluca in Anguilla will gladly serve as your own semi-private paradise at least for as long as you’re in town.

Earth Trek

Torn between enjoying a luxury vacation and protecting the environment? You don’t have to be! Green travel is the new way to travel responsibly while still enjoying your time at your destination of choice around the world.

Fundraising Finesse

Crowdfunding is one of the best (and quickest) ways to get the money you need to get your new venture off to a great start. Here are a few to check out if you have an idea you’ve just been dying to launch.

MOOD Shift

Summer is supposed to be light and fun, but for those suffering from a mood disorder like depression, it can feel as bleak as a grey, snowy winter day. But how do you distinguish going through a rough patch from true depression? Here are 10 signs that a down mood requires some attention.

As the Waterworld Turns

The life of a saltwater aquarium enthusiast is measured in gallons and rewarded with live art. It’s an obsessive interest that has developed from childhood fishbowls to entire eco-systems with their own dramas at play.

High Steaks

Not only does Steak Brasil insist on premium Angus Beef and low & slow roasting methods, they add an element often missing in the frenzied milieu of rodízios…a homestyle atmosphere.

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Inspired Design

As the Manager of the Baker | McGuire showroom in Dania Beach, Monica Macaluso enjoys helping designers create beautiful spaces for their customers.